The Legend of the White Snake
白蛇传
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Xu Mengjiao hears troubling rumors at his private school about his mother’s mysterious identity. Seeking the truth, he returns home to question his family, but finds no clear answers. Guided only by hints and the words of a loyal servant, he is drawn to the foot of Leifeng Tower during a thunderstorm, where his cries awaken attention from the nearby temple. An abbot tells him that to uncover what he seeks, he must achieve fame. Determined, Mengjiao commits himself to study and, years later, returns to Leifeng Tower where a fateful encounter awaits.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Xiao-Zhong
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Xiao-Zhong
- Original Title
- 白蛇传
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Xinhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Xiao-Zhong
Yang Xiao-Zhong
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Yang Xiao-Zhong
Director
Yang Xiao-Zhong
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What is The Legend of the White Snake about?
Seventeen-year-old Xu Mengjiao hears troubling rumors at his private school about his mother’s mysterious identity. Seeking the truth, he returns home to question his family, but finds no clear answers. Guided only by hints and the words of a loyal servant, he is drawn to the foot of Leifeng Tower during a thunderstorm, where his cries awaken attention from the nearby temple. An abbot tells him that to uncover what he seeks, he must achieve fame. Determined, Mengjiao commits himself to study and, years later, returns to Leifeng Tower where a fateful encounter awaits.
Who directed The Legend of the White Snake?
The Legend of the White Snake was directed by Yang Xiao-Zhong.
Who stars in The Legend of the White Snake?
The principal cast of The Legend of the White Snake includes Chen Yanyan, Tung Yueh-Chuan, Min Sun.
When was The Legend of the White Snake released and how long is it?
The Legend of the White Snake was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.